(October 16, 2023) – More than 800 business, community, and civic leaders, humanitarians, celebrities, and philanthropists convened tonight for The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis’ 38th Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner to celebrate some of the most accomplished Hall of Fame and World Champion athletes in their respective sports. But more importantly, they came to…
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(September 7, 2023) – What do NY Giants and NFL Pro Football Hall of Famer and TV personality Michael Strahan; Five-time Olympic Gold Medalist swimmer Missy Franklin, world hockey champion Zdeno Chara; Five-time All-Star and Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Jim Thome; Two-time Super Bowl champion and NFL Pro Football Hall of Famer Larry…
It’s no secret that science is an expensive endeavor. When the goals are curing paralysis and solving some of the most complex neurological injuries and conditions, the experiments, techniques and technology add up rather quickly. When you come to realize that most peer reviewed funding sources, like the Department of Defense, National Institutes of Health,…
(April 29th, 2023) The Equestrian Legends Celebrity Polo Match & Gala, presented by Valentino, to benefit The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis was held on April 29th at the National Polo Club in Wellington, Florida. The event featured a cocktail reception, a silent and live auction as guests witnessed an equestrian demonstration from Olympic and…
October 25, 2022 – Demonstrating unparalleled courage and resilience in the face of enormous challenges and adversities, Mary Kate Callahan and Sarah Will have risen to the top of the Para-Athletic world and, in so doing, have become sterling inspirations for countless thousands of others with spinal cord injuries. So it was only natural that…
Twenty years is a tremendous milestone to reach for any golf tournament. It is especially distinct when you have the greatest of all time, Jack Nicklaus, as host with Marc Buoniconti. Because of their continued involvement, the 20th Annual Buoniconti Fund Celebrity Golf Invitational presented by Tudor Group was another resounding success. Held each year…
February 18, 2022 – NASCAR Driver Brad Keslowski led the his team first place honors with a three-fish total of 5.4 pounds at this year’s Hot Rods & Reels Charity Fishing Tournament to benefit The Darrell Gwynn Chapter of The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis. NASCAR drivers and Legends convened this morning on Lake Lloyd…
March, 2022 – Bal Harbour Shops will once again host the worldwide launch of Fleurs de Villes’ annual exhibition, a global tour presenting exquisite floral art by the region’s most revered florists. Themed Fleurs de Villes FEMMES, this year’s self-guided exhibit of masterpieces celebrates remarkable women of cultural significance and historical impact. The Bal Harbour…
(October 14, 2021) While the 36th Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner benefiting The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis had to again be held virtually rather than at its traditional setting in a New York City hotel ballroom, those in attendance heard stories of perseverance and overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds. The stories were recounted by people…
(March 2021) The Darrell Gwynn Chapter of The Buoniconti Fund, with NHRA driver Paul Lee and McLeod Racing and FTI Performance, recently donated a custom wheelchair to a Melbourne, Florida man who was paralyzed six years ago in an accident. The donation was made to recipient Paul Green with Darrell Gwynn, Paul Lee and other…